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What states in the United States are the metric system used in?
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∙ 14y ago
There are no specific states that use only the metric system, however on most things that are relevant (gas and food mostly), there are multiple readings, the metric is generally slightly smaller though. If you are referring to science then the metric system is always used.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe United States doesn't use the metric system. Only about 7% of the U.S. uses the metric system. Those people are usually immigrants. The U.S. is the only country in the WORLD that doesn't use the metric system. Our system is very inaccurate. I don't know why we use the metric system.
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In which country is the metric system not the main system of measurement?
United States
What was the significance of the Metric Act?
The Metric Act in 1866 was significant because recognized the metric system as a legal system of measurement in the United States. Basically, it said that the United States found the metric system reliable enough to be used in the U.S. *The act is sometimes referred to as the Kasson Act, after Congressman John A. Kasson of Iowa, who chaired the House Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures.
Why is the metric system important to us in the united states?
collaboration with the rest of the world.
The metric system is used virtually everywhere except where?
The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not use the metric system.
What countries use both the metric and customary system?
In many European countries the metric system IS the customary system!
Why do you use the metric system in the Unied States?
The United States does not use the metric system.
In which country is the metric system not the main system of measurement?
United States
What was the significance of the Metric Act?
The Metric Act in 1866 was significant because recognized the metric system as a legal system of measurement in the United States. Basically, it said that the United States found the metric system reliable enough to be used in the U.S. *The act is sometimes referred to as the Kasson Act, after Congressman John A. Kasson of Iowa, who chaired the House Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures.
What countries do not have the metric system as the national standard?
united states, libya, mymar
Why is the metric system important to us in the united states?
collaboration with the rest of the world.
Do cities use the metric system?
The metric system is now in common use almost everywhere in the world except for the united states.
The metric system is used virtually everywhere except where?
The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not use the metric system.
What is a sentence using the word metric in it?
The United States of America is one of the few nations who have not adopted the metric system.
What countries use both the metric and customary system?
In many European countries the metric system IS the customary system!
What units are part of both the United States and metric system?
The second is common to both systems.
Does Brazil use the metric system?
everyone that doesnt live in the United States dont use it
Is the metric measuring system used in Russia?
Yes, the metric system is used in every country of the world except the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar (Burma).
